Judah Fortgang

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PFF's NFL same-game parlay picks feature three passing-game builds centered on Kyler Murray, Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts. Murray faces Tampa Bay's single-high-heavy defense, while Mahomes and Tyquan Thornton draw a Miami unit that has struggled to prevent explosive plays.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 27, 2026 11:09 am EDT

The Jets-Lions matchup presents a potential betting opportunity as New York's early-season performance challenges the market's expectations. Geno Smith has benefited from improved pass protection, while Detroit has struggled to generate disruption and defend the run.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 27, 2026 10:51 am EDT

PFF's NFL betting picks identify matchup-driven opportunities involving the Broncos, Rams, Vikings and Buccaneers. Denver's man-coverage secondary presents a difficult test for Matthew Stafford and a Rams receiving corps expected to be without Puka Nacua.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 27, 2026 10:16 am EDT

PFF's anytime touchdown bets feature Derrick Henry, Quinshon Judkins and Amon-Ra St. Brown in favorable scoring situations. Henry and Judkins draw defenses that have struggled to prevent rushing touchdowns, while St. Brown faces a Jets defense that frequently plays man coverage.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 27, 2026 9:48 am EDT

NFL Week 2 same-game parlay picks focus on passing-game opportunities for the Eagles and Bears. Jalen Hurts and Dontayvion Wicks face Tennessee, while Caleb Williams and Kalif Raymond draw a blitz-heavy Vikings defense.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 20, 2026 9:52 am EDT

The Giants-Rams Week 2 betting matchup presents a potential moneyline opportunity for New York based on its offensive upside and pass rush. The Giants opened the season with strong drive-level offensive numbers, while their defense has produced encouraging disruption metrics.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 20, 2026 9:33 am EDT

NFL betting analysis for this week highlights matchup advantages involving the Patriots defense and Colts rushing attack. New England’s man coverage presents a difficult test for the Steelers, while Jonathan Taylor and Indianapolis draw a Kansas City defense that has struggled to prevent perfectly blocked runs.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 20, 2026 9:12 am EDT

NFL anytime touchdown picks feature Kyren Williams, Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Christian Watson in favorable scoring situations. Williams brings a significant goal-line role against the Giants, while Croskey-Merritt offers a longshot option against the Cowboys.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 20, 2026 8:45 am EDT

NFL same-game parlay picks for Week 1 feature data-backed betting angles for the Buccaneers, Raiders and Texans. Cade Otton, Kirk Cousins and Jaylin Noel headline SGP builds based on coverage weaknesses, passing volume and matchup advantages. PFF Advanced Stats and the PFF Player Prop Tool help identify the data behind each correlated bet.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 13, 2026 9:17 am EDT

The Jets-Titans Week 1 matchup presents betting opportunities based on protection, disruption pressure and coverage. Geno Smith faces a Tennessee defense that struggled to create disruption last season, while Cam Ward draws a Jets defense that plays heavy man coverage. PFF Advanced Stats point to New York as a potential value against a Titans team favored at home.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 13, 2026 5:00 am EDT

NFL anytime touchdown picks for Week 1 feature Javonte Williams, Saquon Barkley and Dalton Kincaid in favorable scoring situations. Williams and Barkley draw defenses that struggled against the run last season, while Kincaid faces a zone-heavy Houston defense. PFF Advanced Stats and Tools help identify the matchup and usage data behind each touchdown bet.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 12, 2026 5:30 am EDT

NFL Week 1 betting opportunities emerge from PFF data on disruption pressure and perfect coverage. Cooper Rush faces a Pittsburgh Steelers pass rush that can attack one of his historical weaknesses, while C.J. Stroud draws a rebuilt Buffalo Bills secondary.

By Judah Fortgang Sep 12, 2026 5:00 am EDT

Using PFF’s disruption and create-rate data to evaluate Drake Maye, Sam Darnold and the Super Bowl betting angle.

By Judah Fortgang Feb 8, 2026 9:46 am EST

With two top-three run defenses on the field, this Super Bowl sets up for a high-volume passing script that makes rushing unders and QB attempt overs work together.

By Judah Fortgang Feb 8, 2026 9:25 am EST

Despite ranking top 10 in nearly every major defensive metric, Seattle finished the second half of the season squarely in the middle of the pack in explosive plays allowed. That presents a clear window for New England to generate offense, particularly because Drake Maye has been one of the NFL’s most effective deep throwers all season.

By Judah Fortgang Feb 8, 2026 9:00 am EST

Jarrett Stidham steps into a Denver offense that leads the NFL in perfect block rate, a key factor given his history of outperforming expectations when protected in a pass-heavy game script. In a separate matchup, the Rams’ shift toward 11 personnel has elevated Jordan Whittington into a consistent slot role, setting him up for steady volume against a Seahawks defense that limits perimeter receivers but allows production over the middle.

By Judah Fortgang Jan 25, 2026 9:39 am EST

Anytime touchdown bets are among the most popular markets in football, but they are often driven more by guesswork than data. PFF’s new First Touchdown Finder is designed to change that, using early-game efficiency, player usage and matchup context to identify the most actionable scoring opportunities each week.

By Judah Fortgang Jan 25, 2026 9:01 am EST

One long-shot angle worth targeting pairs Drake Maye’s downfield efficiency with Demario Douglas’ separation and explosive profile, making a bet like Maye over his passing yards alongside Douglas clearing a modest yardage threshold an intriguing upside play. On the other side, if New England’s pass game forces Houston into a negative script, Xavier Hutchinson’s expanded role without Nico Collins sets him up as the most likely Texans receiver to benefit from increased volume.

By Judah Fortgang Jan 17, 2026 11:08 am EST

Drake Maye’s league-best deep passing efficiency lines up perfectly against a Texans defense that consistently invites shots downfield, while New England’s man-heavy, high-disruption defense attacks C.J. Stroud’s well-documented struggles versus pressure and man coverage — issues compounded by Houston’s injuries at wide receiver.

By Judah Fortgang Jan 17, 2026 9:35 am EST

The Bills’ passing game faces a tough matchup against a Broncos defense that plays man coverage at one of the highest rates in the league and fields three above-average corners. Meanwhile,Matthew Stafford draws a Bears defense that ranks bottom-five in disruption, setting up an ideal spot for him to thrive from clean pockets.

By Judah Fortgang Jan 17, 2026 9:05 am EST
Bio

Judah joined PFF in June 2022 for Research and Development. He’s currently a Betting Analyst and Contributor to the consumer content team. Judah is also the co-founder of SportfolioKings, an alternative sports betting data analytics and intelligence platform. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science.